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SINGAPORE
New recreational space proposed for Toh Yi
After seeking residents' opinions,leaders are proposing to build a new jogging track, a redeveloped hardcourt space and a fitness corner. -AsiaOne
MALAYSIA
'Govt-bashing portals proof of media freedom'
The government had taken steps to abolish the need for yearly permit renewals. -NST
CRIME
$186,000 drugs, BMW and Lexus seized from suspected traffickers
Four arrested and thousands of pills and other drug substances found during two operations held on July 16, CNB says. -AsiaOne
ASIA
Thailand's Thaksin says amnesty key to reconciliation
Thailand's government in June said it was postponing voting in parliament on 'reconciliation' proposals. -AFP
WORLD
Suu Kyi to pay first US visit since house arrest
Myanmar's opposition leader likely to meet with President Obama during her trip in September. -AFP
BUSINESS
Despite June blip, home sales set blistering pace
Developers have sold many more private homes in the first half of 2012 than they did last year. -BT
SHOWBIZ
SPORTS
Olympics: Distractions threaten to derail Kenyan hopes
Numerous personal and legal issues threatening to derail their medal ambitions in London. -Reuters
MAILBOX
Manager exerts pressure on pregnant employee to resign
After being on medical leave for about 7 days, her employer hinted to her to resign saying she is under-performing. -AsiaOne forums
MARKETING NEWS
There's a new sensation at Changi Airport
A state-of-the-art dynamic sculpture is the first of many enhancements to Terminal 1. From kerbside to airside, it's an exciting new experience. -Advertising feature
More Japanese couples seek to select child gender
More than 90 per cent of Japanese couples were reported as wanting girls. -Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
Another batch of young athletes gets scholarships
270 promising young athletes received bond-free awards amounting to $746,000. -BT
Tetra Pak pair were billionaires who lived like junkies
Mr Rausing may have lived with his wife's dead body for up to four days before it was discovered by police. -TNP
Singapore's forgotten zoo
Singapore's first zoo was housed on the grounds of a family bungalow in Punggol. -TNP
Eat-all-you-can seafood by the beach
French oysters, lobsters, chilli crabs, fried clams, BBQ butterfish and squids are among seafood highlights at Rasa Sentosa's buffet. -SoShiok.com
SCIENCE AND TECH
EU threatens Microsoft with antitrust fine over web browser
28 million European customers were unable to choose default web browser. Microsoft blames technical glitch -AFP
MOTORING
Woman fined $1,200 for evading $43 worth of taxi fare
Unemployed Tanya Azzure Lee had skipped paying taxi drivers their fare for at least 34 times. -AsiaOne
7 healthy handbag essentials
Give your handbag a healthy overhaul by clearing out the clutter and replacing with these essential items. -realbuzz